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P523 KET

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 KET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,297 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 124,297 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 118,947 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 118,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,532 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 111,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,714 miles

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,685 miles

N/s/f tyre is perished

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

O/s/f brake hose is perished

Fail 16 Nov 2006 95,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/s/f tyre is perished

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

O/s/f brake hose is perished

Pass 18 Nov 2005 91,828 miles

Both rear tyres are in very poor condition and n/s/r is on the legal limit †

How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?

Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,679
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
81,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,967
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,545
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,957
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,166
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P523 KET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,967 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P523 KET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 405 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P523 KET registered?

P523 KET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P523 KET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 KET shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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